The Missouri Department of Transportation is seeking individuals who are interested in a career to “come for the snow, stay for the mow” and keep Missouri moving during the winter season and beyond.

MoDOT is hosting a hiring event on Wednesday, Oct. 11, in Troy, with the opportunity for year-round employment including mowing, striping and other maintenance functions. The event will focus on hiring multiple full-time maintenance workers for Warrenton, Troy and Elsberry, with limited openings in other locations across northeast Missouri.

This event will provide applicants an opportunity for an accelerated hiring process, including on-site interviews, conditional job offers; followed by drug testing and initiating the criminal background checks.  Work Simulation exams and physicals will be scheduled at a later date.  For details and to learn more about these career opportunities, visit modot.org/opportunities-maintenance.

Full-time maintenance employees receive training and a long list of benefits including paid leave, medical, vision and dental insurance, a retirement plan, and a culturally diverse workplace that is dedicated to safety and personal development. Applicants need to be at least 18 years old and successfully complete a criminal background check (a misdemeanor or felony conviction is not an automatic restriction to employment). It’s preferable for applicants to have a CDL permit, but assistance and training is available to help new employees achieve their CDL.

The starting salary for maintenance workers is $19.08 per hour. This position is also eligible for an additional $3 to $6 per hour when working winter/emergency operations activities.

Event details:

• Date: Wednesday, Oct. 11
• Time: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Location: 121 Francis Drive, Troy, MO (Troy Project Office)

Applicants should:

• Bring a valid driver’s license.
• Complete an application during the event. An active email address will be required.
• Be prepared for an on-site interview and pre-employment drug screen.

To learn more, visit http://modot.org/opportunities-maintenance.